as in to spread
to become known
the candidate's campaign didn't want his choice of a running mate to leak out before an official announcement was made
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The organization's dogs don't just support New Yorkers on marathon day; New York Therapy Animals' fluffy volunteers spread smiles across the city's hospitals, healthcare facilities, day centers, and assisted living facilities.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025 -
Looking ahead, Westenberger said Carter’s may actually benefit from increasing costs in the year ahead, as the impact of tariffs is spread across the industry.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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While high-profile names circulate for the largest openings, including the likes of Lane Kiffin and James Franklin, not every school will be able to attract a coach with that track record.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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When images of the East Wing demolition began to circulate, Penny Adams looked closely.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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The two were arguing inside a car and then got out of the car, where the fight escalated, police said.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda gets out of a Tesla Motor’s Roadster electric car with Tesla Motors Chief Exective Officer Elon Musk (behind car) upon their arrival at a news conference in Tokyo November 12, 2010.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Only tiny specs came out — nothing like the first time.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Venezuelan American star has been celebrating the release of her debut album Bendito Verano, which came out last week and features collaborations with Young Miko, Justin Quiles, and Eladio Carrion.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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To get around California’s constitutional requirement that legislative and congressional lines get drawn by an independent commission every 10 years, the governor shepherded the ballot proposition through the legislature and in front of voters for a stamp of approval.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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To get around this, some are partnering with private-equity titans to do some sophisticated financial engineering, Paul Kedrosky, an investor and a financial consultant, told us.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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